VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS SHRIMP
Nearly every little shop in Vietnam serves some version of this satisfying, simple dish. Bowls of room-temperature rice noodles are festooned with wok-fried or grilled shrimp (or beef, pork or chicken), scented with lemongrass, splashed with a sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce, and then served with pickled vegetables and tender, aromatic herbs.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, noodles, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make the pickled vegetables: Put carrot and daikon in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar and salt. Add rice vinegar, toss well and set aside.
- Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, ginger and chiles. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and let mixture sit for 15 minutes. (Leftover sauce will keep up to 3 days, refrigerated.)
- Marinate the shrimp: Put shrimp in a shallow dish. Add fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic and lemongrass. Mix well to coat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Turn off heat and add rice noodles. Soak noodles, stirring occasionally, until softened, usually about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Leave in colander at room temperature.
- Prepare a platter of lettuce leaves and herb sprigs for the table. Keep cool, covered with a damp towel.
- Put oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add shrimp without crowding (work in batches if necessary). Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- To serve, divide noodles among 4 large soup bowls, then top each with hot shrimp, pickled vegetables and a tablespoon or so of dipping sauce. Sprinkle with scallions and peanuts (and beans sprouts if using). Pass herb platter and remaining dipping sauce at the table, and encourage guests to customize bowls as desired.
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Thomas Kamau
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to try it out for my next dinner party.
King Hotak
[email protected]I'm not sure how to cook rice noodles. Do you have any tips?
Sankalpa Chamithra
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp. This recipe looks like a great option.
Cheryl Costa
[email protected]This recipe seems like it would be really easy to make. I'm going to add it to my list of recipes to try.
Fikadu Dana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemongrass, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks really good!
Dawn Orshal
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it looks so good that I'm going to try to make it anyway.
Mir Faiz Ali
[email protected]This dish looks absolutely delicious! I'm going to try it out this weekend.
Elpi Bello
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it out!
George N
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also added some chopped peanuts, which added a nice crunchy texture.
Stephen Aboso
[email protected]I love the fresh and vibrant flavors in this dish. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.
Joseph shinn
[email protected]I've never cooked Vietnamese food before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out great!
sadun Vasanthe
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth it! The end result was a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish.
Saniagull Gull
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemongrass and other spices really balanced out the flavor of the shrimp.
Kainat Iqra
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the lemongrass flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Apna Punjab Pakistan
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to the dish, and it was even better! I think this recipe is very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking.
Uh Shantha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out amazing! The sauce was so flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.
Arbaj Ansari
[email protected]I've tried many Vietnamese rice noodle dishes, but this one is by far my favorite. The combination of flavors is just perfect.
Meadow Taylor
[email protected]This recipe was an absolute delight! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the lemongrass added a wonderful flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.